ANNUAL REPORT

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc.

2009

Elmcor Making a Difference In Our Lives

Elmcor Annual Report 2009

Changing Lives ONE AT TIME

OVERVIEW: Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, Inc. was started in 1965 by a group of concerned parents and senior citizens in the East Elmhurst/Corona area of Queens. The organization consisted then of three neighborhood recreational programs and a senior’s club. Elmcor developed from that small volunteer organization into a major provider of human services with clients ranging from pre-schoolers to seniors. Today, Elmcor is one of the largest non-profit community-based service agencies in Queens. Elmcor’s mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and families and to build a better Queens community by providing quality recreation, education and social service programs while fostering the values of responsibility and respect. Highlights of our current services and programs follow.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS Elmcor manages several programs for youth development. The afterschool program which functions from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays features homework help, individual and small group tutoring, one hour of recreation and sports and free meals and snacks for all participants. We are currently serving approximately 40 youngsters.

In-School Youth Program for 50 college-bound youngsters. Our counselors provide academic remediation, college and career exploration activities and life skills instruction. Additionally, the teacher provides instruction and rigorous tutoring to see to it that students reach their goals. Currently, these students are engaged in instructions for applying to college online – including a comprehensive scholarship search process.

GED Preparation consists of classes with approximately 70 students enrolled. Over 70% of our students are speakers of other languages including Spanish, Korean and Creole (English language learners). Literacy teaching and learning is emphasized during GED instruction. Our success rate is remarkable; approximately 88% of our first time test takers graduate and receive their certificate of completion.

Recreation Center – The Louis Armstrong Recreational Center features a regulation-sized gymnasium for ages eight to 18 where over 500 young people participate in basketball tournaments each season, over 400 youngsters participate in soccer competitions, approximately 30 families are currently involved in Karate, another 20 students are learning boxing techniques in the boxing ring, and about 20 other participants are taking dance lessons. The gym also includes a racket ball court. It is available for afterschool activities -- and to the community-at-large during unscheduled time slots for special events.

A Life Changed “Sitting here watching President Obama on Inauguration Day, I’ve decided that I want to be a Leader.” (A nine-year old)

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SENIOR SERVICES Elmcor operates senior centers at two locations: one in Corona and another in LeFrak City.

Both centers offer healthy aging for active elders through nutritional programs and meals, exercise activities, walking clubs, brain games, book clubs, recreational and social events as well as special trips and escort services.

Until

recently, Elmcor also provided meals for homebound seniors. Focus on healthy living and aging is not new to Elmcor Senior Center. For the past 25 years, the center has held “Stay Well”

“At 82 years of age, I’m never lonely. I have the company of my friends at the Elmcor Center every day and someone is always a phone call away.”

exercise and Dancercise classes led by volunteers who were trained by the Health Promotion Unit of NYC Department for the Aging. Elmcor services for seniors are currently being expanded to include more “Alert & Alive” and recreational activities for our growing number of clients.

REHABILITATION SERVICES Elmcor provides comprehensive drug rehabilitation services using three modalities: Prevention, Outpatient and Residential. The Prevention program provides positive alternatives for at-risk youth and adults. Qualified counselors offer individual and group counseling (including anger management and gang issues), life skills workshops, vocational counseling and support services referrals. Clients also have access to a successful GED program and a state-of-the-art computer lab. Outpatient treatment is available for six to twelve months depending on individual recovery needs. Individuals in the non-intensive tract attend 2-3 times weekly and those in the intensive tract attend 4 days weekly. We accommodate working clients with evening services and offer a special tract for Spanish speaking clients. Clinical services include psychological evaluations, individual, group, family counseling,

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prevention relapse, vocational counseling and specialized focus groups in: anger management, domestic violence and family reunification. As with all other clients, out patients have access to the computer lab.

Another Life Changed “After a 12 week course on Domestic Violence, I’m a better husband and father” – Male, 30 years old

We service clients referred by courts for driving while intoxicated/driving while under the influence and other offenses as well as those seeking an alternative to incarceration. We also service many undocumented clients.

Elmcor’s Residential Program offers a 51-bed ultra modern facility where comprehensive clinical rehabilitation services are available including individual counseling, group counseling, gender specific groups, vocational training, health education, relapse prevention, mental health evaluations and psychopharmacology. We hold special therapeutic informative sessions where family members can focus on and work to resolve the impact that their loved one’s indulgence has had on family health. We work closely with the courts and various divisions of the legal system, as well as the Administration for Children’s Services and the Human Resources Administration to advocate for timely family reunification.

All

services are confidential and available to anyone in need of intensive rehabilitation and recovery.

back.” (Female, 26)

“I got my life, my kids and my respect

Hello, My name is Ms. T. I’m a 44-year old woman who has battled a crack addiction on and off for 20 years. I decided to come into treatment in August of 2008, just because I was tired of the streets and jail. I received some information in jail about Elmcor and decided I would not only give them a chance, but also myself. When entering Elmcor, I was greeted with open arms by the staff as well as the clients. Elmcor has given me the chance to sit with myself, and address some long term emotional problems that contribute to my addiction. Elmcor has also helped me to build my self worth as well as build my confidence to want to also help others in the same situation that I once found myself in. I’m still here at Elmcor, getting the support that I need to stay productive. I know this is going to be a lifelong battle, but I do believe with the tools and the assistance of Elmcor, I’m well on my way. Winning my battle with addiction Page 4

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS New ATTAIN lab opens at ELMCOR – Queens, NY

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, Inc. celebrates the grand opening of the Elmcor ATTAIN lab. Assembly Member Jeffrion L. Aubry hosted the opening of the new Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking (ATTAIN) lab at Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities Center in Queens, New York today. The ATTAIN labs offer technology training at no cost to the community, and in particular to the community’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) population. The ATTAIN lab offers over 30 interactive occupational, academic, life skills and ESL courses as well as continuing to offer Digital Literacy and Microsoft Unlimited Potential curricula. In addition to offering premium workforce competency programs, the goal is to offer free Microsoft certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist. Each ATTAIN lab is equipped with personal computers, network printer, and Video Teleconferencing to encourage e-learning and geographic partnerships for education. Please visit Elmcor’s lab.

ATTAIN is supported by a federal TANF grant through SUNY UCAWD.

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Ceremonial signing of New York drug law reforms – April 25, 2009 Gov. David Paterson did a ceremonial signing in Queens [Friday] of a bill that reduces sentences for nonviolent drug offenders. The legislation, which was passed as part of the 2009-10 state budget early this month, gives judges total discretion to divert non-violent addicts to drug treatment, and it expands the state’s treatment programs. “This is a proud day for me and so many of my colleagues who have fought for so long to overhaul the drug laws and restore judicial discretion in narcotics cases,” Paterson said at Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, Inc., a state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services-funded drug treatment center in Corona, Queens.

“For years, thousands of New Yorkers have spoken out against the Rockefeller Drug Laws.” There were a number of elected officials who heard the demand for change and have championed Rockefeller reform in Albany. Senator Eric Schneiderman (D-Manhattan) led the effort to pass the bill in the Senate. Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry (D-Queens) led the fight in the Assembly. Together with their colleagues, including Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Assm. Joe Lentol, the Legislature passed the historic reforms.

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FINANCIAL REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND NET ASSETS JUNE 30, 2008 AND 2007

2008

2007

ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Grant receivable (Note 3) Accounts receivable (Note 4) Prepaid expenses Due from sponsor (Note 5) Security deposits Building (Note 2) Fixed assets at costs less of $77,763 (Note 1) Total Assets

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable and accrued expenses Loan Payable (Note 6) Mortgage Payable (Note 7) Other liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Restricted Unrestricted

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

6,111 370,010 12,608 -153,179 8,900 3,272,263

54,503 298,353 26,237 6,250 150,757 25,400 3,332,776

500,043

507,118

$4,323,114

$4,401,394

397,729 250,000 180,442 26,356 $854,527

257,226 450,000 183,613 3,039 $893,878

3,272,238 196,349 3,468,587

3,332,776 174,740 3,507,516

$4,323,114

$4,401,394

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FINANCIAL REPORT STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES, AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS For the Year Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 Unrestricted SUPPORT AND REVENUE Support: Grants and contracts Contributions

44,000 -

Total Support Other Revenues: Program fees Miscellaneous income Total Revenue

131,856 8,791 140,647

Total Support And Revenue

184,647

Net assets released from Restrictions

44,000

Temporarily Restricted 3,636,411 3,636,411 69,551 9,033 78,584 3,714,995

2008 Total 3,680,411 3,680,411 201,407 17,824 219,231 3,899,642

4,040,859 4,040,859 169,101 49,379 218,480 4,259,339

3,714,995

3,714,995

3,899,642

-

EXPENSES Program Services: Drug rehabilitation Youth services Community services Day Care Senior Citizens Total Program Services

2,072,767 513,034 25,289 722,010 3,333,100

-

2,072,767 2,170,637 513,034 405,394 25,289 10,793 47,671 722,010 650,918 3,333,100 3,285,413

SUPPORTING SERVICES Management and general Total Expenses

466,201 3,799,301

-

466,201 509,824 3,799,301 3,795,237

100,341

-

Change in net assets Net Assets (Deficit) Beginning of period (as adjusted)

96,008 196,349

3,272,238 3,272,238

-

2007 Total

3,899,642

100,341

3,368,246 3,468,587

4,259,339

464,102

3,043,414 3,507,516 Page 8

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LOOKING FORWARD Elmcor will expand its services in the near future to include an Economic Development Center which will house six innovative entrepreneurial program components resulting in new jobs and higher skill levels for approximately 400 community residents. We anticipate that a high percentage of these consumers will be graduates of Elmcor’s human service programs. Other consumers will be referrals from local churches, housing, health and other human service organizations. Based on individual assessments, students will be engaged in comprehensive job preparation exercises – supplemented by life and parenting skills, medical and mental health services – and development of personal characteristics such as self-esteem and responsibility needed for job maintenance and advancement.

Additionally, the center will include a New Business Development Institute which will train over 40 persons per year to form their own businesses. Training will include such principles of creative entrepreneurship as business plan development, financing, management skills, sales/marketing, strengthening relations with bankers, lawyers, accountants, insurance agents and other business professionals. Bi-lingual instruction will be available.

The ATTAIN computer lab is evolving into a Skills Training Center where students can obtain the skills they need for various occupations. Instructional Systems Inc. software include courses that covers: Office Skills, Nursing Assistant, Security Officer, Building Maintenance, Carpentry, Electric Repair, Plumbing, Child Care Worker, Customer Service Representative, Health Care Worker, Home Care Aide and many other developmental courses. Once a student successfully completes any of these courses, s/he earns a certificate which verifies their skills accomplishment is extremely helpful during one’s job search.

We are preparing to offer more services to English Language Learners. Many of our clients speak Spanish and others speak Korean, Chinese, Creole and other languages. Currently, we offer e-learning tutorials that teach everyday English. Students listen to, interact with, and learn from characters using natural English in real-life situations. In addition to language assistance, we are gearing up to offer appropriate referrals for human service support as well as immigrant and legal assistance.

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Board of Directors

Officers

Members

Chairman Jimmy Smith Retired

David Aiken Master Electrician President of Bgg electric

Lucius Benson Retired Elmcor Rehab Director

Vice Chair Mario A. Hamblin Program Manager Safe Space NYC

Johnnie Dent Branch Manager Queens Public Library

Gregory Coles Chief Financial Officer A Child’s Place

Secretary Elwanda Young Senior Vice President United Way New York City

Jonathan Carson Child Protective Specialist NYC Department Human Services

Maria Fierro Branch Manager TD Bank

Treasurer Darney Gripper Sr. Recreation Therapist Brooklyn Children Center

Gary L. Weathersby Program Director New York City MTA

Janice Scurry Chairperson BCL Day Care Center

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Victoria Williams, Executive Director

PROGRAMS & PROPERTIES Administration Building

Prevention

Senior Annex

Executive Director Victoria A. Williams 33-16 108th Street Corona, NY 11368 718- 651-0096 x237 Fax: 718-457-3932

Prevention Coordinator Lorraine Dewer 107-20 Northern Blvd. Corona, NY 11368 718-651-0096 x206

Program Coordinator Tammy Marrero St Paul’s Parish Hall 98-16 55th Avenue Corona, NY 11368 718-271-1222

Rehabilitation

Recreation & Youth

Elmcor Properties

Lianna Lee, Director 107-20 Northern Blvd Corona, NY 11368 718- 651-0096 x202 Fax: 718-533-1357

Gina Lewis, Director 33-16 108th Street Corona, NY 11368 718-651-0096 x245

98-04 Astoria Blvd. East Elmhurst, NY 11369

Rehabilitation Residential

Youth Director

Leroy Deleon, Director 107-06 Northern Blvd. Corona, NY 11368 718-651-0096 x214

Romy Delerme 33-16 108th Street Corona, N Y 11368 718-651-0096 x252

85 Joyland Avenue Monticello, NY 12701

Rehabilitation Outpatient

Senior Program

ATTAIN Lab

Outpatient Coordinator Noreen Etienne 107-20 Northern Blvd Corona, NY 11368 718-651-0096 x205

Ann Henderson, Director 98-19 Astoria Blvd East Elmhurst, NY 11368 718-457-9757

Jazmin Orea 33-16 108th Street Corona, NY 11368 718-651-0096 x232

98-09 Northern Blvd. Corona, NY 11368

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